CV Examples and Guides

Browse a wide range of UK templates and good CV examples suitable for recent graduates, experienced professionals, and everyone in between. Our easy-to-use CV Builder tool allows you to customise your CV to highlight your unique skills and experience.

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Academic CV Example

Academic CV

California template

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CV example - Account Manager - Auckland template

Account Manager CV

Auckland template

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CV example - Accountant - Harvard template

Accountant CV

Harvard template

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Actor CV Sample

Actor CV

Yale template

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CV example - Administrator - Oxford template

Administrator CV

Oxford template

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CV example - Apprenticeship- Erasmus template

Apprenticeship CV

Erasmus template

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 Architecture CV sample

Architect CV

Michigan template

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CV example - Artist - California template

Artist CV

California template

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Baker CV Example

Baker CV

Erasmus template

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Banking CV Sample

Banking CV

Columbia template

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CV example - Barista - Edinburgh template

Barista CV

Edinburgh template

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CV example - Bartender - Wisconsin template

Bartender CV

Wisconsin template

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Beauty therapist CV example

Beauty Therapist CV

Michigan template

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Biomedical Scientist CV example

Biomedical Scientist CV

Columbia template

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CV example - Bookkeeper - Oxford template

Bookkeeper CV

Oxford template

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CV example - Business Analyst - Edinburgh template

Business Analyst CV

Edinburgh template

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CV example - Academic - Yale template

Cabin Crew CV

Yale template

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Call Centre CV Example

Call Centre CV

Toronto template

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CV example - Care Assistant  - Otago template

Care Assistant CV

Otago template

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CV example - Career Change - Auckland template

Career change CV

Auckland template

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Caregiver CV template

Caregiver CV

Auckland template

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CV example - Carpenter - Cambridge template

Carpenter CV

Cambridge template

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Cashier CV Example

Cashier CV

Wheaton template

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Catering Assistant CV Example

Catering Assistant CV

Columbia template

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CV example - Chef - Otago template

Chef CV

Otago template

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Chemist CV example

Chemist CV

Wheaton template

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CV example - Chronological CV - Erasmus template

Chronological CV

Erasmus template

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CV example - Civil Engineer - Harvard template

Civil Engineer CV

Harvard template

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Civil Service CV Example

Civil Service CV

Duke template

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CV example - Cleaner - Harvard template

Cleaner CV

Harvard template

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Computer Science - CV Example - Stanford

Computer Science CV

Stanford template

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Construction CV Example

Construction CV

Auckland template

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CV example - Consultant - Erasmus template

Consultant CV

Erasmus template

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Counsellor CV Example

Counsellor CV

Cornell template

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Credit Controller CV Example

Credit Controller CV

Columbia template

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CV example - Customer Service - Cambridge

Customer Service CV

Cambridge template

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CV example - Cyber Security - Otago template

Cyber Security CV

Otago template

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Dancer CV Example

Dancer CV

Yale template

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CV example - Data Analyst - Michigan template

Data Analyst CV

Michigan template

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Data Scientist CV Example

Data Scientist CV

Otago template

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Dentist CV example

Dentist CV

Auckland template

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CV example - Designer- Michigan template

Designer CV

Michigan template

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CV example - Developer - Wheaton template

Developer CV

Wheaton template

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CV example - Digital Marketing - Harvard template

Digital Marketing CV

Harvard template

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CV example - Driver - Otago template

Driver CV

Otago template

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CV example - Electrician - Auckland template

Electrician CV

Auckland template

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CV example - Engineer - Stanford template

Engineer CV

Stanford template

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Estate Agent CV Example

Estate Agent CV

Wheaton template

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Event Manager CV Example

Event Manager CV

Yale template

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Factory Worker CV example

Factory Worker CV

Auckland template

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Fashion Designer CV Example

Fashion Designer CV

Columbia template

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CV example - Finance - Harvard template

Finance CV

Harvard template

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Firefighter CV example

Firefighter CV

Otago template

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Football CV example

Football CV

Erasmus template

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CV example - French CV - Hopkins template

French CV

Hopkins template

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German CV Example

German CV

Harvard template

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CV example - Graduate - Erasmus template

Graduate CV

Erasmus template

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CV example - Graphic Designer - Otago template

Graphic Designer CV

Otago template

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Hairdresser - CV Example - Erasmus

Hairdresser CV

Erasmus example

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CV example -  Healthcare - Auckland template

Healthcare CV

Auckland template

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CV example - Hospitality - Cambridge template

Hospitality CV

Cambridge template

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CV example - Human Resources - Auckland template

Human Resources CV

Auckland template

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Interior Designer CV example - Hopkins template

Interior Designer CV

Hopkins template

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CV example - Internship - Princeton template

Internship CV

Princeton template

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CV example - Investment Banking - Cornell template

Investment Banking CV

Cornell template

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IT - CV example - Auckland

IT CV

Auckland template

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CV example - Journalist - Wheaton template

Journalist CV

Wheaton template

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Kitchen Porter CV example

Kitchen Porter CV

Yale template

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Lab technician CV template

Lab Technician CV

California template

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Lawyer CV - Wisconsin template

Lawyer CV

Wisconsin template

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CV example - Berkeley - Marketing

Marketing CV

Berkeley template

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Makeup artist CV example

Makeup Artist CV

Erasmus template

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CV example - Mechanic - Michigan template

Mechanic CV

Michigan template

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CV example - Medical Doctor- Erasmus template

Medical CV

Erasmus template

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Merchandiser CV Example

Merchandiser CV

Columbia template

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Microbiologist CV Example

Microbiologist CV

California template

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Midwife CV Example

Midwife CV

Otago template

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CV example - Modern CV - Duke template

Modern CV

Duke template

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Musican CV Example

Musician CV

Stanford template

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CV example - Nanny - Wheaton template

Nanny CV

Wheaton template

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CV example - Nurse - Columbia template

Nurse CV

Columbia template

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Office Manager CV Example

Office Manager CV

Toronto template

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Operations Manager CV Example

Operations Manager CV

Erasmus template

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Painter CV Example

Painter CV

Michigan template

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Optometrist CV example

Optometrist CV

Auckland template

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Paralegal CV Example

Paralegal CV

Auckland template

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CV example - Part time - Cornell template

Part-time CV

Cornell template

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Personal trainer CV example

Personal Trainer CV

Wheaton template

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CV example - Pharmacist - California template

Pharmacist CV

California template

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Photographer CV Example

Photographer CV

Harvard template

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CV example - PhD - Otago template

PhD CV

Otago template

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CV example -  Physiotherapist  - Columbia template

Physiotherapist CV

Columbia template

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Plumber CV Example

Plumber CV

Wheaton template

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Police officer CV example

Police officer CV

Peking template

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Postperson CV Example

Postperson CV

Oxford template

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CV example - Product Manager - Erasmus template

Product Manager CV

Cornell template

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Procurement CV Example

Procurement CV

Wheaton template

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CV example - Project Manager - Erasmus template

Project Manager CV

Erasmus template

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CV example - Psychology - California template

Psychology CV

California template

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Radiographer CV Example

Radiographer CV

Berkeley template

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CV example - Receptionist - Harvard template

Receptionist CV

Harvard template

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CV example - Recruitment - Stanford template

Recruitment CV

Stanford Template

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Restaurant Manager CV Example

Restaurant Manager CV

Auckland template

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CV example - Retail - Auckland template

Retail CV

Auckland template

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CV example - Sales - Cornell template

Sales CV

Cornell template

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CV example - School Leaver - Wheaton template

School Leaver CV

Wheaton template

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Secretary CV Example

Secretary CV

Columbia template

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Security Guard CV example

Security Guard CV

Peking template

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SEO CV Example

SEO CV

Erasmus template

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CV example - Shop Assistant  - Peking template

Shop Assistant CV

Peking template

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CV example - Simple CV - Yale template

Simple CV

Simple template

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CV example - Skills-based CV - Peking template

Skills-based CV

Peking template

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CV example - Software Developer - Toronto template

Software Developer CV

Toronto template

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Store Manager CV Example

Store Manager CV

Cornell template

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Sports CV Example

Sports CV

Columbia template

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CV example -  Student - Otago template

Student CV

Otago template

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CV example - Shop Assistant  - Wisconsin template

Supermarket CV

Wisconsin template

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Supply Chain CV Example

Supply Chain CV

Berkeley template

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Support Worker CV Example

Support Worker CV

Edinburgh template

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Sustainability CV Example

Sustainability CV

Wheaton template

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CV example - Talent Acquisition - Otago template

Talent Acquisition CV

Otago template

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Trader CV example

Trader CV

California template

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CV example - Teacher - Hopkins template

Teacher CV

Hopkins template

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Translator CV example

Translator CV

Wheaton template

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Travel Agent CV

Auckland template

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UI/UX Designer CV Example

UI/UX Designer CV

Harvard template

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CV example -  Student - Columbia template

Undergraduate CV

Columbia template

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CV example - Vet - Erasmus template

Vet CV

Erasmus template

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CV example - Video Editor - Harvard template

Video Editor CV

Harvard template

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Volunteer CV Example

Volunteer CV

Edinburgh template

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Videographer CV example

Videographer CV

Erasmus template

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CV example - Waiter/Waitress - California template

Waiter/Waitress CV

California template

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CV example - Warehouse - Cornell template

Warehouse CV

Cornell template

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Welder CV example

Welder CV

Stanford template

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CV example - Writer - Auckland template

Writer CV

Auckland template

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Impress recruiters and hiring managers with professional CV examples. Browse a wide range of templates and CV examples suitable for recent graduates, experienced professionals, and everyone in between. Our easy-to-use CV Builder tool allows you to customise your CV to highlight your unique skills and experience. Explore our blog for valuable career advice and tips on crafting an industry-standard CV.

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Creating a strong CV can be daunting, especially if it's something you do only sometimes. But don't worry, we're here to help. Our selection of good CV examples can inspire your own CV, no matter your background, experience, or industry. With various CV samples available, we've simplified the writing process.

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How to write a good CV UK example

To help you craft a winning CV, we have compiled some essential tips to remember when creating your CV:

  • Once you know the jobs you are targeting, highlight the skills and experience relevant to the position.

  • A CV should be at most two pages, and make sure your writing is relevant and tailored towards your career goals.

  • Make sure your CV format and structure follow a simple, easy-to-read font.

  • List your current experience or last-held job title first. If you have no experience or are a recent graduate, consider creating a skills-based CV. Refer to our student or graduate CV examples.

  • Start each sentence with a strong action verb highlighting your experience, skills, or achievements.

  • Simple errors can be easily avoided by just running a spell check. These minor mistakes could make a bad impression and hurt your chances of getting an interview.

How our free CV examples help you achieve your career goals

Written by experts, our CV examples help shape your CV. One that reflects your personality, key skills, and career aspirations. Tailor your CV to the specific job and organisation, ensuring it stands out. With our user-friendly and professional templates, you can create a winning CV in just a few minutes. Choose from our collection of over 20 expertly-designed CV templates, trusted by over 100,000 satisfied users.

What are the core sections to include in your CV? 

When crafting a winning CV, including the right sections to make your application stand out is important. Our CV examples follow this structure, ensuring it is easily scannable or well-structured.

1. Personal details

Includes your full name, address, phone number, email address, and link to professional websites, online portfolios, or LinkedIn.

2. Personal profile

This brief summary at the top of your CV focuses on your skills, experience, and career goals. It's your chance to make a great first impression and give employers a snapshot of who you are as a candidate. Refer to our personal profile article for more CV examples.

3. Work experience

List your current and previous jobs, starting with the most recent job. Include the job title, the company’s name, the dates of employment, and a brief description of your duties, followed by measurable achievements. Refer to our work experience article for more CV examples.

4. Education

Remember that education can come in many forms, formal and informal. List your qualifications in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent. Make sure to include the name of the institution, the degree or qualification you earned, and the dates of attendance. Refer to our education CV section article for more inspiration.

5. Skills

It's important to keep a few things in mind. Instead of listing all your skills, consider organising them into hard, soft, and technical skills categories. Additionally, highlight any transferable skills throughout your CV that may be relevant to the position you're applying for. Refer to our skills article for more CV examples.

What are the optional CV sections to include in your CV?

If you want to distinguish yourself from other candidates with similar qualifications, consider adding the below sections to your CV. These can be especially useful if you have extra space or need relevant work experience. However, it's important to remember that these sections should complement, not overshadow, the main sections of your CV.

1. Additional experience

This section on its own should be used for experiences more than 15 years ago or that are short-term. It can also be leveraged by including volunteer experience, hobbies and interests relevant to your job targets.

2. Achievements

These are important throughout your CV, but having a section called achievements or career accomplishments could set you apart from other candidates. Check out our article on how to list achievements in a CV.

3. Courses and certificates

An additional section accompanying your skills and work experience. It should be brief, concise, and targeted to your career goals. Learn more about how to list certifications and courses on a CV.

4. Languages

List your language skills in a dedicated section on your CV or under the skills or education section. Before adding them, carefully review the job requirements and company website to determine if including them is relevant. Refer to our article to learn more about effectively showcasing your language skills on a CV.

FAQ

What makes a good CV?

A good CV is one that effectively showcases your skills, qualifications, and experience in a concise and clear manner. The information should be relevant and tailored to the job. Moreover, a clear structure should be applied while incorporating keywords and phrases from the job description.

What is an ATS-friendly CV example?

An ATS-friendly CV is a curriculum vitae optimised for applicant tracking systems (ATS), software tools employers use to screen job applications. Our CV examples have been designed to ensure that the ATS can accurately read and interpret the content.

How do I write my first CV example?

If you are a student or recently graduated, consider a skills-based CV format where you focus on your skills over work experience. We have various CV examples and guides, including students and graduates, which you can use for inspiration.

What is the best layout for a CV?

This depends on the type of job and industry you are applying for. Different layouts to suit different job types and categories, such as chronological, functional, and combination formats. Choosing a layout that highlights your skills and experiences is essential and easy for the hiring manager to read and scan.

How to write a CV with no experience? 

Writing a CV with no experience can be challenging, but there are several things to consider, such as highlighting your skills and achievements or making use of a functional CV format (also known as a skills-based CV). This format highlights your skills and accomplishments rather than focusing on your work history.

How to write a cover letter for a CV example?

To ensure coherence between your CV and cover letter, it is crucial that both are tailored to your career goals. Your CV provides a comprehensive overview of your skills and experience, whereas a cover letter expands on some of the key points within your CV, showcasing why you are the best candidate for the role.

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